The Dallas Opera: The Magic Flute. An opera in two acts by Mozart; text by Emanuel Schikaneder. Sung in the original German. Performances: December 12, 14 (matinee), 17, 20, and 27. Call (214) 443-1043 for times and ticket information.

Eddie Coker: Borders Books and Music in Lewisville will be hosting Eddie Coker, the "Pied Piper of Dallas" and the premier children's performer in the Southwest in an evening concert for children and their parents. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Call (972) 459-2481 for more information.

Saturday, December 13
Gift Wrap: You've found the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, now you need to come up with equally perfect and unique gift wrap. Legacy Trading Company will show you some quick and easy gift wrapping ideas that would make any elf proud. Five percent of all Christmas sales this day will benefit AIDS Services of Dallas. Starting at 10 a.m., 305 Centre St. Call (214) 943-6785.

Breakfast with Santa: The Rape Crisis Center of Collin County invites you to have breakfast with Santa. Admission is $8 at the Harvey Hotel. For info: (972) 985-0951.

Open House: The Oak Lawn Branch Library is hosting an open house. Everyone is invited to celebrate the completion of the first year of the Oak Lawn Branch Library in this location. Turtle Creek Chorale and Women's Chorus of Dallas will sing. Refreshments will be served in the auditorium. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd. 4-6 p.m. For more information call (214) 670-1359.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Ninth annual "Deck the Hall" program provides family entertainment in the Morton H. Meyerson Center. Program begins at 10 a.m. with the Junior Group of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. The concert also features the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, the Choristers from Booker T. Washington High School and Toni Simians, storyteller. 2301 Flora St. Ste. 300. Ticket prices range from $7 to $20. Call (214) 692-0203 or visit the box office on the upper level of NorthPark Center for tickets and information.

Cabbage Patch Kids: Beginning at 11 a.m., Borders Books and Music in Lewisville will host a children's story hour featuring the Cabbage Patch Kids and their new CD with a video and a giveaway of CDs and two Cabbage Patch Dolls. Call (972) 459-2481 for further details.

Sunday, December 14
"Gloria": Join the Oak Lawn United Methodist Church choir, with orchestra, as they celebrate the season by experiencing "Gloria" by Vivaldi at 10:50 a.m. There's lso a toy drive distribution at 1 p.m. They will share the toys brought to Baby Jesus' Birthday Party with children selected by the missions work area. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is located at 3014 Oak Lawn Ave. Call (214) 521-5197 for more information.

Christmas Music: The Rich Matschulat Trio from Denton will perform their special brand of Christmas music in the Cafe Espresso for store patrons, beginning at 5 p.m. Call (972) 459-2481 for more information.

Thursday, December 18
Ho! Ho! Ho!: And Away You Go...Thousands of area runners, walkers and volunteers will jingle their way through Dallas' West End at the 14th Annual Jingle Bell Run. Race location is at The Fairmont Hotel, 1717 N. Akard in the Dallas Arts District. Events begin at 6 p.m. and race is at 7:15 p.m. Call (214) 351-8549 for information.